This is one of the best SIM only/redemption deals I think I've seen - would go very nicely with the recent £10 Nokia Lumia handset!
If you take out Vodafone's "Red Starter" SIM only plan for £15.30 (12 month contract), e2save are offering £136 via redemption. Just set a reminder in your calendar when it's due (details are on the website) and bob's your uncle! I've used e2save before for cashback and never had any problems. Never had one rejected.
Additionally, there's £5 quidco for SIM only contracts through e2save (which is basically a month free). TCB are offering £5.25.
The sim itself gives you unlimited minutes and texts, and 1GB of 4G data. Given that it's Vodafone, tethering is also included, so this actually works out cheaper than the 1GB/month tablet plans!
There is a simiar deal for O2, but you only (ha!) get 1000 minutes, and it's an extra 70p a month before cashback.
Great price - I am paying £10 a month for this on a Vodafone redemption deal.
Luckylucy2
21 Apr 15#4
hot :smiley:
aabarcellos
22 Apr 15#5
Does O2 work on tesco mobile iphone
BrianM to aabarcellos
22 Apr 15#8
No! While Tesco use the O2 network their handsets are locked to Tesco SIMs (and not the network)
blakester
22 Apr 151#6
Good deal, just a shame Vodafone only have one mast covering the south and one covering the north
Sharpharp to blakester
22 Apr 152#11
That one mast is still way better than a 1000 EE ones... trust me
Camb
22 Apr 15#7
Is it possible to buy 2 SIM cards and still get the redemption for both?
Can I keep my old numbers as well?
Thanks
madridpaid_the_referee
22 Apr 15#9
I am on the mobiles.co.uk deal with o2, I wold much prefer this vodafone deal because of the unlimited minutes.
buddn07
22 Apr 15#10
Just FYI, that's not a 4G phone, but still not a bad idea.
Hot if you can get it.
Shqip
22 Apr 15#12
if you are on Vodafone out of contract you can get 10-20 Gb for £15.00 per month on sim only
djvrs
22 Apr 151#13
Is it just me or is the Vodafone network getting unreliable? In the area I work we have had coverage issues on and off for a total of almost two months in the last 7. Had almost £2k back from Vodafone cus of this (business account)
Bigfootpete
22 Apr 151#14
Shame it's Vodafone, I always had 4G connection issues with them, EE has better coverage.
blakester to Bigfootpete
22 Apr 151#16
EE have way better 4G coverage
blakester
22 Apr 15#15
In what way?
nsx2050
22 Apr 15#17
do you still get the netflix/spotify with this deal?
nsx2050 to nsx2050
22 Apr 15#18
ignore, realised you don't get it with this sim
Khairul
22 Apr 15#19
For those interested in more data... This same contact but with 3GB data is avaliable for £6.99 (scroll down the e2save page)
bma1445
22 Apr 15#20
You don't unfortunately - you should get it (6 months) with the 3GB one for £6.99
DancingMatt
22 Apr 15#21
I'm paying £10/month on giffgaff for 1GB 3G 500 mins unlimited texts. This is £3.99 and 4G? (Although I don't have 4G phone.)
Seems worth getting this and going back to Giffgaff when year is up, am I missing something?
Also does the O2 one get any network benefits?
keywerd
22 Apr 15#22
Does anyone know if I have to purchase an 'Iphone' specific plan to use the Nano SIM deals, or if I can choose the cheaper 4G smartphone plan instead??
plewis00 to keywerd
22 Apr 151#23
Smartphone is a smartphone technically - so you shouldn't need anything special. I started out with a normal smartphone plan on Vodafone and moved to an iPhone, it didn't require any special tariffs. The only time I could ever see that being a thing is if you needed BlackBerry BIS (which is virtually obsolete now anyway).
daretohh
22 Apr 15#24
Would I be able to transfer my number to this sim?
Anon to daretohh
22 Apr 15#26
Comment
Yes you can
Pugsterman
22 Apr 15#25
Does anyone know if spotify free comes with the 6gb plan? At £8.99 would be less than just paying the spotify... Tried to confirm it on e2save and mobiles websites but it's not clear. Voodoofone online chat say no.....but they would!! Said they would give me equally good deal and call me back in an hour....that was 4hrs ago :smiley:
pantaiema
22 Apr 15#27
Just be aware for those who do not aware ...
This is not ordinary cashback like you get from Quidco or TCB but cashback by redemption ...
CASHBACK BY REDEMPTION = PAIN IN THE ASS
bma1445 to pantaiema
22 Apr 15#30
Not really. You just have to upload your pdf bill. It's not like it used to be.
psjk to pantaiema
23 Apr 15#37
Agree its a pain to get cashback from E2Save - never again.
Anon
22 Apr 15#28
Now £10 Quidco in addition to the Cashback deal from Mobiles.co.uk (same Sim deal available - sister company to e2save).
wildecat
22 Apr 15#29
You can get 30 days sim only / PAYG on various networks for around £10
Giff Gaff / Sainsburys etc with no catches or worry about going over your limit by accident.
Redemption deals are ok when getting an exceptional deal but this IMO isn't worth the hassle as you will be stuck with Voda for 12 months.
bma1445 to wildecat
22 Apr 15#31
unlimited mins for £4/mo is worth it IMO.
delicatejew
22 Apr 15#32
Great deal, thanks. Ive just purchased it, and I noticed on the confirmation email it says:
Monthly insurance payments
Your first payment will be taken by direct debit 14 days after you start your policy. We'll confirm the start date of your policy by post
What does it mean by Monthly insurance payments?
Khairul to delicatejew
23 Apr 15#33
I don't think it's anything to worry about. It seems like they put it there for the benefit of those who actually bought insurance, and doesn't apply to other people.
sparc
23 Apr 15#34
That cashback redemption seems a lot of hassle. £192 saving compared to £100 automatic on the biggest o2 contract for the sake of remembering to send them five bills and it all going smoothly. The last time I bought a iPhone from carphone warehouse I was suppose to get £80 Quidco and I never did receive it so I'm skeptical of these types of deals now.
bma1445 to sparc
23 Apr 151#35
The only thing you have to do is to remember to send the bill off (or upload it to your account) to prove you still have the contract.
Quidco, as always, is never guaranteed, so I'd never rely on a large amount of quidco. As long as you send the bills off on time, this will be guaranteed.
sparc
23 Apr 15#36
I might go for it then. Do you know when the cashback gets typically paid in?
sparc
23 Apr 15#38
Do mobiles.co.uk have a better reputation?
bma1445 to sparc
23 Apr 15#40
They're the same company - both subsidiaries of Dixons Carphone (e.g. Carphone Warehouse).
Eyodaa
23 Apr 15#39
I went with O2 over Vodafone, was with O2 before, I like them, whereas I have no idea about voda.
Will go nicely with my new HTC one m8.
Btw O2 is the same price as this.
Thanks for heads up.
wildecat
23 Apr 15#41
Horses for courses; I don't - would need a much better deal for the risk and hassle.
IsitReal
24 Apr 15#42
Does anyone know what happens if you go over your data allowance? And is the data 4G?
DevilzGtr to IsitReal
24 Apr 15#43
Title and description state you get 4G
Not sure about what happens if you go over the limit though
bma1445
24 Apr 15#44
From memory, O2 just slow you down to dial up speeds (makes it pretty much unusable). Vodafone charge £5 per extra 250MB, or if you call them in advance they'll add it as £5 for 500MB, or 2GB for £15. Vodafone should let you "cap" it though, so it simply stops working.
strike
27 Apr 15#45
Are the dates on the site when to send in the bills correct.
Says 3rd Month to be sent in is the bill dated JUly...
golo83
28 Apr 15#46
Used to do cashback deals before but havent had one in past 5years now.
Does it void the cashback if you port current number to the new cashback contract? how e2save they know its the same contract you took out given it will be different numbers?
Eyodaa
28 Apr 15#47
Haven`t done cashback deal, however if you log in to e2save using your order reference you have an option there to change your number ( update your changed number)
Q: What happens if I change my address or mobile number after the sale?
A: Once your address or mobile number has been changed, you need to visit your My Account section and select the 'My Personal Details' tab to update your details. If you send in your bill to claim and the address and/or mobile number do not match those on our records, your claim will be rejected.
Boisterous
29 Apr 15#49
If i want to transfer my number would I contact vodafone direct to do this?
Eyodaa to Boisterous
29 Apr 15#50
You need to get a PAC number from your current supplier and than directly contact Vodafone, give them the PAC number and they will transfer your number.
Boisterous
30 Apr 15#51
cheers its what I thought so but wasn't too sure using the 3rd party. I now know once you have ported your number you will need to update your number on e2save as well so the bill is correct.
shauneco
30 Apr 15#52
Stupid e2save claimed to have dispatched my order on the 23rd, Phoned yesterday for an update, Phone back tomorrow after 5 working days and we'll either get you to collect a sim from CPW or post one out special delivery so they says.
So today no sim, Gets an email:
"Due to an unexpected Royal Mail delivery service delay, your Vodafone Pay Monthly SIM Card will be delivered to you within the next 5 working days. If you do not receive your order after 5 working days please contact us on 01509610888 We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience. Kind Regards, e2save.com"
Phones them up again, Apparently RM didn't collect the sim cards, Basically they're to lazy to put them in the postbox, Not impressed.
I was reluctant to get one from CPW because it may complicate the cashback deal.
strike to shauneco
30 Apr 15#53
Same email... Mobiles.co.uk have ROyal Mail contract & royal mail collects every day rain or shine..
They are probably awaiting stock of Sim Cards
Gstar_231
30 Apr 15#54
This deal is a scam. when cashback is due they say it takes 8 weeks for cheque to arrive by which they hope u forget about it. Also if u send them the bill they claim they never get them due so I would stay away. They've been to court many time yet they still operate
bma1445 to Gstar_231
30 Apr 151#57
No. It's not too cheap to be true, it's just a deal. Not really sure why you felt the need to post 3 comments with misinformation.
You upload the bill online, so they don't say they haven't received it. And you say they hope you forget about it? Simple - don't forget about it. In return for a little work, and a couple of calendar reminders, you can have a cheap mobile deal for a year.
Gstar_231
30 Apr 15#55
Too cheap to be true I would rather go with buymobilesdirect or just go straight to network shops/website
Gstar_231
30 Apr 15#56
They also expose your information just go check their trustpilot reviews... clearly need to stay away
strike
30 Apr 15#58
If you have not received your sim card.
Note that the contract has already started, despite you not having a sim card!
jain236
5 May 15#59
EXPIRED...
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IsitReal
19 Jul 15#60
Thanks for the info
jsmith1
21 Jul 15#61
does anyone know how the cashback is sent back - is it by a cheque posted to your home address?
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Opening post
If you take out Vodafone's "Red Starter" SIM only plan for £15.30 (12 month contract), e2save are offering £136 via redemption. Just set a reminder in your calendar when it's due (details are on the website) and bob's your uncle! I've used e2save before for cashback and never had any problems. Never had one rejected.
Additionally, there's £5 quidco for SIM only contracts through e2save (which is basically a month free). TCB are offering £5.25.
The sim itself gives you unlimited minutes and texts, and 1GB of 4G data. Given that it's Vodafone, tethering is also included, so this actually works out cheaper than the 1GB/month tablet plans!
There is a simiar deal for O2, but you only (ha!) get 1000 minutes, and it's an extra 70p a month before cashback.
All comments (62)
Or on O2, only 1k minutes though if that's important
Can I keep my old numbers as well?
Thanks
Hot if you can get it.
Seems worth getting this and going back to Giffgaff when year is up, am I missing something?
Also does the O2 one get any network benefits?
Yes you can
This is not ordinary cashback like you get from Quidco or TCB but cashback by redemption ...
CASHBACK BY REDEMPTION = PAIN IN THE ASS
Giff Gaff / Sainsburys etc with no catches or worry about going over your limit by accident.
Redemption deals are ok when getting an exceptional deal but this IMO isn't worth the hassle as you will be stuck with Voda for 12 months.
Monthly insurance payments
Your first payment will be taken by direct debit 14 days after you start your policy. We'll confirm the start date of your policy by post
What does it mean by Monthly insurance payments?
Quidco, as always, is never guaranteed, so I'd never rely on a large amount of quidco. As long as you send the bills off on time, this will be guaranteed.
Will go nicely with my new HTC one m8.
Btw O2 is the same price as this.
Thanks for heads up.
Not sure about what happens if you go over the limit though
Says 3rd Month to be sent in is the bill dated JUly...
Does it void the cashback if you port current number to the new cashback contract? how e2save they know its the same contract you took out given it will be different numbers?
http://www.e2save.com/cashback.html
Q: What happens if I change my address or mobile number after the sale?
A: Once your address or mobile number has been changed, you need to visit your My Account section and select the 'My Personal Details' tab to update your details. If you send in your bill to claim and the address and/or mobile number do not match those on our records, your claim will be rejected.
So today no sim, Gets an email:
"Due to an unexpected Royal Mail delivery service delay, your Vodafone Pay Monthly SIM Card will be delivered to you within the next 5 working days. If you do not receive your order after 5 working days please contact us on 01509610888 We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience. Kind Regards, e2save.com"
Phones them up again, Apparently RM didn't collect the sim cards, Basically they're to lazy to put them in the postbox, Not impressed.
I was reluctant to get one from CPW because it may complicate the cashback deal.
They are probably awaiting stock of Sim Cards
You upload the bill online, so they don't say they haven't received it. And you say they hope you forget about it? Simple - don't forget about it. In return for a little work, and a couple of calendar reminders, you can have a cheap mobile deal for a year.
Note that the contract has already started, despite you not having a sim card!
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